Gilberton Released November 1958

Classics Illustrated #147 Reprint

This page covers the Reprint edition of Classics Illustrated #147, published by Gilberton and released November 1, 1958. The issue is written by Betty Jacobson with artwork by Joe Orlando. Values and details shown here apply specifically to this edition; first-print pricing and the complete cover gallery are on the main issue page.

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$25

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$90

Published November 1958

Cover Price $0.15

Pages 52

Judah Ben-Hur is wrongly accused of trying to assassinate a Roman governor and is sentenced to a galley. After saving Arrius he is freed from his imprisonment and gains his revenge on Messala. Ben-Hur then meets Jesus of Nazareth and becomes one of the leaders of the early Christian church. "Ben Hur" "Lew Wallace" (Text Article) "Fame or Death" (Text Article) "Emperor of Rome" (Text Article)